Suddenly the bushes in the forest moved. This timetheentire group was gathered, so it could only be Hydra, though they still prepared themselves in case. As there were many nocturnal monsters it would be hard to easily let ones guard done in a forest infested with monsters of at least level 50. This is also why they didnt decide to farm monsters and only patiently waited for Hydra to finish his quest. If they caused any more trouble than what was already happening it would be devastating. Though, naturally, the main reason was to play with pan and teach him more tricks. As a figure ran straight out of the forest and passed their camp without stopping, they were suddenly alarmed and Lila, called out instinctively.

Hey wait, do you know Hydra?

The object now slowed down hearing someone call out. Upon seeing that it was similar humans, the father, rushed and started bawling his eyes out.

I was so scared! Please you must take me to safety I wont be able to survive in this scary place alone.

uh

Dumbfounded they stared at the macho man acting like a wimp as if it was the most natural thing in the world. Although the next few minutes was about them awkwardly staring at the continuously bawling man another figure appeared from the bush. This time

Lila, Rina,Lockonand Goliath were all unable to react as they were still staring at the man bawling his eyes out. The young girl called out and waking them up from their stupor at the same time.

Are you guys the friends of Hydra?

Yes we are friends of Shadow.

Dont confuse herLockon.

Goliath reprimandedLockonfrom the way the girl was breathing and her appearance it was clear the situation was not simple. Rina walked over healing her light wounds and stroked her back to calm her down. Finally the girl took a big breath and started to explain with the father was quietly still crying ignored in a corner. After explaining the situation the group started to back up and sheexcitinglywas about ask them to take her with her when she felt something was wrong. Instead of having a heroic air to them they completely look terrified and were packing up to escape! Thats right the people Hydra told her who were suppose to be his friends were about to just up and leave her to die! She furiously shouted at the top of her lungs.

Arent you his friends! You should be trying to save him!! He lured them away for us!

Lila walked up towards her as it seemed no one wanted to play the bad guy towards the young girl who had tears flowing down her face. With a simple action Lila made it easy.

That is that, and this is this

Then she walked backed and started to clean up. As everything was cleaned up in the time that the young girl was shocked by the explanation she once again was ready to start yelling when Goliath walked up to her, picking her up and started to carry her over his shoulder before saying a few words.

Girl you must know what foreigners are right? Well that man is a foreigner we all are. But that doesnt mean we want to die with him. We arent cowards, but we arent stupid either.

The young girl complaining pounding on Goliaths back which kept doing -1 She didnt even stop hitting him and even Rina had to heal Goliath a few times to keep his health out of critical.

huh? What is the deal here? Are you kidding me? Youre literally asking a level 9 to somehow beat a frigging army at level 9Isnt that the same as telling me to sacrifice myself anyways there isnt any difference! I might have been able to gather an army to fight but nope thats an even worse option than simply dying. This game is hard I just want to play normally.

Just when Hydra finally thought he has escaped successfully he was now in a predicament that would 99.9% with repeating 9s infinitely so it was fair to say that he had no chance of survival. He was now too busy cursing to care about anything else in the world. Who could blame him? The game from the very moment he started, felt like he joined a horror game with Chucky and Chucky could never die. But thankfully it was still a game so as he realized that he could somehow calm himself down enough to quickly whisper his friends.

Did the NPCs arrive safely yet?

It didnt matter who he whispered so he decided to whisper Goliath who would easily get to the point without dawdling.

Yeah they are here.But they told us some troubling news. So we packed up and ditched.

Goliath responded with a smug attitude. Though Hydra didnt mind it as he was still probably a little unhappy about earlier. Thats what Hydra thought but he didnt know that Goliath had met up with that same pig again thus the memory of Hydra getting revenge on him was completely wiped from his mind. But before Hydra could respond Goliath messaged him again.

What did you do to get this girl to like you so much? She hasnt stopped hitting me and I even had to be healed a few times

Nothing I just saved her? What did you guys say to her?

Nah, just basically said we were leaving you to die.

Oh. wait at least try act like friends.

Dont act like that. We warned you and you still went through with it.

Yeah I know and now the problem has gotten even worse where are you guys lets meet up.

Goliath quickly explained his decision and direction they were running towards. As they would not willingly wait for Hydra even if he was paying them. Naturally that would be impossible anyways cause he broke!

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So thats what happened.

Lockongave a worried reply after hearing about Hydras updated quest information. Lila rubbed in chin as if in serious thought before going ah and looked towards Hydra.

Okay! tie him up and leave him here so there isnt any problems!

Objection!

Hydra stood up and pointed at Lila in discontent. At this moment, Pan who had been rather quiet because sudden events, (and Rina who took advantage to carry Pan) walked up towards Hydra. Pan then turned towards Lila stood up and pointed at her crying out in disapproval.

aroo!

Awh well in Pan says so Ill let him go this time okay forgive me alright?

Lila threw her hands in the air in defeat. Goliath had now found outan incredibleplan for the future that only he would be able to implement after seeing that reaction. He started muttering while giggling in a corner with the father, who had cried so much his eyes were swollen and his skin was cracking. At this moment the young girl was keeping quiet in the corner. She wasnt sure how to react to the sudden development. Naturally someone would be angry and their friends betrayal yet he acted as if it was natural and even chose to joke with them. She felt this man was curious and was different from otherpeopleshe had met so far. But she wasnt able to pinpoint exactly what that difference was so she could only keep staring until it came to her.

wait.. Pan? Thats it!

Guys. I have a plan!

Oh, youre finally turning yourself in?

As expected of Shadow.

No, seriously isnt that opposite of what I would do?

Hydra shook his head denying their claims. While Rina had a giant question mark floating above her head she didnt seem to be too interested and went to pick up Pan and started to pet him.

No thats not it. But I know how to solve this!

As everyone shrugged their shoulders they stopped listening. To them it didnt matter if it came down to it they would seriously sacrifice him if needed. Even if they couldnt catch him all they needed to do was tell the other users in at the city and solved. One dead Hydra for the peace of the City? Seems like a fair choice for them, so when Hydra said he found a solution they naturally didnt think it mattered.

After hearing that Hydra had a plan but not what the plan was specifically they all kept running towards the city where finally Hydra reached his destination.

Okay lets split up here.

you better not be running away I have you on my friends list you know.

Dont worry when I said Id do this I meant it.

Lila puffed out her cheeks in dissatisfaction but she didnt continue to complain and they could already hear the roars of the Liza clan behind them. As Hydra went stealth and split up from his friends they left without a word. Arriving at the gates before telling the guards that a Liza army was approaching. The guards startled immediately rung the alarms and closed the gates. Where all the users started to gather on top of the gates. What greeted them was a giant army of Liza warriors.

Meanwhile, when Hydra wentstealthedhe obviously didnt provoke the Liza that passed him. He just simply waited until they passed and as the Chief passed as well Hydra eyed him with a furious gaze.

You better hope you this doesnt work.

Hydra ran in the opposite direction if anyone saw him, they would have definitely agreed he was leaving for his own safety and had no thoughts of returning!